by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
The federal government is trying to reduce red tape for First Nations hit by disasters. On Tuesday, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt announced the government is setting up a “single window” for bands to secure government funding from when they need...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
Regina police say there is no truth to rumours about a serial killer targeting Aboriginal women in Regina. Rumours started flying Monday after someone posted the information on Facebook, saying police were withholding information until after Grey Cup. Police also...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
About 300 First Nations youth are gathering in Saskatoon this week for a national summit. The Assembly of First Nations National Youth Summit runs from Tuesday until Thursday at Teachers’ Credit Union Place. Noel Joe, who is one of the co-chairs of the AFN National...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
A new book offers a unique look into the lives of nine former Aboriginal gang members. Brighter Days Ahead, written by University of Saskatchewan PhD student Robert Henry, was launched Tuesday in Saskatoon. Henry says by allowing the ex-gang members to tell their...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
Rosthern RCMP are looking to the public for information on a missing 12-year-old boy. Police say Ryley Ahenakew left school in Hague last Thursday and did not return. It is believed he was headed to Saskatoon. Ahenakew is 5′ 2″ tall, weighs 120 pounds and...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
The provincial courthouse in Saskatoon has a new system of special dockets for people with mental health problems and cognitive disorders Every two weeks, people who suffer from conditions like fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can have their cases heard by a separate...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
A new book looks at how Aboriginal people are playing an active role in retaining their cultural values in community planning. Reclaiming Indigenous Planning looks at community planning practices in Aboriginal communities in Canada, the U.S., Australia and New...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013
A 28 year old man who crawled out of a burning house with his unconscious niece in his arms was awarded a bravery medal today during a ceremony at government house in Regina. 28 year-old Marlin Ahenakew ran into a burning house on the Ahtahkakoop First Fation in...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013
July 30 could be a day to remember for chiefs and councils across Canada. Officials with Aboriginal Affairs say that’s the latest date they have to publish their financial information for the public to see. It’s all part of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013
Aboriginal Affairs minister from across the country are touching down in Winnipeg today. They’re meeting with one another and the leaders of Canada’s five national, Aboriginal groups to discuss a series of issues. It’s all part of the annual meeting of the...
